It’s official! I’m now rounding the last two weeks (or shorter!) of my third pregnancy and everyone in my family is on “baby watch.” The final countdown has begun, and soon my tight-knit little family of four will expand.
Counting Down to a Family of 5
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I got an invite to be a guest at a forum, and I almost declined until Kachi reminded me that by then, I should have offloaded the package and be light enough to show up and dish out what I’ve got. Did you catch that?!
Technically, we’re hoping the baby drops in two weeks or less!
Wow!
It’s a whirlwind of emotions over here. Excitement. Anticipation. Gratitude. Anxiety. Love. Name it.
From a family of two to three, then four, and now five—it’s been an incredible journey of growth, laughter, and love.
One thing I’ve learned through this journey is that love doesn’t divide; it MULTIPLIES. With every child, our capacity to love has grown exponentially. And as we prepare to welcome this little one, I’m reminded that this is God’s perfect design—to expand our hearts and our lives in ways we never imagined possible.
I often catch myself saying “the girls” or “our girls” and breaking into a smile. It’s surreal. The thought that Kachi and I are now about to become parents of three—two little girls and a baby boy—fills my heart with so many emotions.
I can’t help but picture the moment my two big girls meet their baby brother for the first time. What will it be like to see the wonder and excitement in their eyes. That wide-eyed wonder as they realize that mummy’s big tummy actually grew them a baby brother? I imagine their giggles when his tiny hand wraps around their fingers for the first time. I imagine their curiosity as they take turns holding him, marveling at how small and precious he is. That moment of pure joy, love, and awe—it’s one of the whats I’m looking forward to the most.
Of course, with all this excitement comes the REALITY of CHANGE. Sharing mummy and daddy won’t be easy. Sharing their home, their car, their toys, their space, and their time with their new brother might take some getting used to.
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But I trust that God, in His infinite wisdom, will help us navigate this transition. My prayer is that we’ll have the grace to guide them through the adjustments, to remind them that there’s always enough love to go around, and to teach them that family means they are a part of something very wonderful. It means they will love and be loved for the rest of their lives.
Here’s to raising two beautiful girls and their baby brother. And here’s to the beauty of variety, the strength of family bonds, and the blessings that come with a full house.
What’s been your experience with sibling dynamics? I’d love to hear your thoughts or tips.
Thanks for your warm wishes and prayers.
Stay positive.
Stay inspired.
Stay be-YOU-tiful.
Heart Rays. . . giving light.
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